Fuel Cells
Store and manage propellant for the satellite's thrusters. Many traditional propellants such as hydrazine are highly toxic.
Part of: Propulsion System
5 stages
Risks (3)
Fragmentation from residual fuel
HighResidual propellant remaining in decommissioned satellites can cause explosions, generating significant debris fields.
2 obligations1 opportunityHydrazine fuel leakage
HighLeakage of highly toxic hydrazine propellant during handling, fuelling, or in-orbit operations, posing severe health and environmental hazards.
1 obligation2 opportunitiesLaunch site soil contamination
MediumSpillage of propellants and combustion byproducts contaminate soil and groundwater at launch facilities.
1 obligation2 opportunitiesNo risks match the current filters.